SMA 7363;EMERALD
Carrying SMA 7363;EMERALD over RIDENBAUGH CANAL
IN BOISE;EMERALD ST, Ada, Idaho
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SMA 7363;EMERALD
The SMA 7363;EMERALD bridge in Ada, Idaho carries SMA 7363;EMERALD over RIDENBAUGH CANAL. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Idaho bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SMA 7363;EMERALD compares
Live comparison across Idaho.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1979
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000026040
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SMA 7363;EMERALD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SMA 7363;EMERALD against other structures in Ada and across Idaho. Idaho bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SMA 7363;EMERALD?
SMA 7363;EMERALD in Ada, Idaho has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SMA 7363;EMERALD inspected?
SMA 7363;EMERALD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SMA 7363;EMERALD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SMA 7363;EMERALD?
SMA 7363;EMERALD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SMA 7363;EMERALD?
SMA 7363;EMERALD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SMA 7363;EMERALD and does age affect safety?
SMA 7363;EMERALD was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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